Harvesting of Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate' typically begins in July and continues through September.
swamp milkweed
Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate'
Also Known As - Rose Milkweed,Pink Milkweed,Pink MilkweedSwamp milkweed, A. incarnata 'Soulmate', is an amazing wetland plant. Its beautiful pink flowers will attract valuable pollinators like butterflies and bees. It's a long-blooming perennial with fragrant blossoms that open in mid-summer and last well into autumn. Its sturdy stems will remain upright even in wet conditions, making it an ideal addition to a water garden or rain garden. In addition, its large, tough leaves are the perfect food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars, making it an important part of any butterfly garden. Swamp milkweed is an amazing addition to any ecosystem and is sure to bring beauty and wildlife to any yard.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Root Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 6
Flowers:
White, pink, mauve Flowers
Sun:
Sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Humus
Fruits:
green,brown,tan Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Watering swamp milkweed is fairly straight forward. During the spring and summer growing season, be sure to keep this perennial well-watered. In general it should receive 1-2 inches of water each week. Make sure to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, to discourage root rot. Check the soil by inserting your finger several centimeters into the soil. If the soil feels moist, do not water. Water at the base of the plant, not the foliage to prevent fungal diseases. During dry spells, it may need to be watered more frequently (every other day or even daily). During the cooler months of the fall and winter, it is best not to water as frequently and to let the soil dry out slightly in between watering.
sunlight
Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate') will need at least 5 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth. For best results, it should be planted where it will get full sunlight in the early morning hours, and partial or dappled sunlight in the afternoon. It is particularly sensitive to extreme temperatures, so during the summer months, be sure to provide some shade or dappled sunlight to help keep this plant cool.
pruning
Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate') should be pruned back after flowering, in the fall, when temperatures start to drop. The pruning should remove all the stems down to the base, and can be done at the end of October or beginning of November. Pruning will promote thicker growth, ensure new flowers each season, and keep the plants compact and manageable in the garden.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Swamp milkweed typically starts flowering in June.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate' typically begins in July and continues through September.
